Originally Trent wasn't a fan of the idea and when he heard the cover, he said he felt "weird" about it. It wasn't until he saw the video that he actually came to respect the song. It wasn't an immediate "just take it" moment.
I've heard it said that they would perform Johnny's version in place of their's in concert (when they toured, of course). Totally unsure if that's untrue but if it is, that's incredibly sweet.
I’ve seen so many reactions and interpretations of this song, but this one in particular was such a strong message for my current life situation. Your mom is such an amazing analyst, I really want to see more of her insights. I’ve conquered so much, so early, creating things that no one else had before, but in recent times I’ve crumbled into anxiety and depression paralysis, which made projects I’d finish in days into months of struggle. I currently feel like a shell of what I once was, which brings the regrets of decisions I’ve made which turned my empire into dirt. I know it’s still here somewhere inside. The real challenge is to find it again.
From Fyrefly: @vinerz Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching the video reaction too, and this song is so powerful. When you have had a difficult past, the effects can last for a long time and that can really sap our energy, leaving little time or energy for projects previously enjoyed. This isn't a failure, just a time to regroup, to take care of yourself and those projects will still be waiting for you like a friend you see after a long time but when you see them, it's like no time has passed. Give yourself some grace and compassion, friend :heart:
From tyler2201: @vinerz That hollowed out feeling is SO real. And how couldn't it be? This part of your life where you (quite deservedly) found pride, happiness, and purpose is gone. When this happens to my creative friends, it hits them HARD because their passions are what guide them. Losing that is a difficult and depressing place to be. The times in my life when I've felt most like how you describe have all been when I'm burned out. Taking the necessary actions of stepping back and stepping away from things was always rough. But it was also a time for me to learn to be more honest with myself. It was a time for me to understand more deeply who I am and what I need. Sometimes I needed a break. Sometimes I needed a change. Obv I don't know anything about you beyond what you've written here, but I feel for you. I hope you find your passion again.
This song touched my heart so deeply. This is my mother to a T. And it could have been me but I attained that self awareness to know that there was and is more for me in my life
This was a original song from Nine Inch Nails from there Lead Singer Trent Reznor about his addictions. . but after he heard this cover from Johnny Cash Trent Reznor Said " This is no longer my song it's his " The woman you see In the photo is Johnny's mom . The person who you see on the stairs is June Carter Cash Mr Cash wife who passed shortly after the video was released in a week or so after Johnny Cash passed . I've heard at the end of the video when Mr . Cash closed the piano it's like closing his casket that's what his daughter said.
good, bad, or indifferent we are the sum total of our life's experiences. Alter one, you change the whole. A life lived in regret is a life wasted. Go in peace my brother. Your regrets are over.
Its really simple. The guy spent his whole life chasing and securing his dreams, all the wealth and success, going through all the pain, abuse and the rest .... then in the end he knows what was really worth anything , he did it at their expense and his own. The song is a warning and a coming clean... a warning to everyone chasing that success, whats really worth anything is your friends, loved ones , family and significant other... that kind of love cant be bought. The end where he says "hed find a way" He means to be contempt and find a way to be with them without the empire of dirt he thought was so important for so long that came at the expense of all the people that really meant something to him... This message here is essentially the biblical gospel of Mark : "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" Wild how this man can literally cover a song and not so much as change any lyrics , and give it a completely different meaning just from his delivery... Amazing talent that will never be forgotten.
Shaboozey had a couple of songs that speak of issues so many people are struggling with. Light a Fire and Good News. The lyrics are so very relatable and emotional.
“All your life, you’ll be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate, I choose love.” -Jonny Cash I wish more ppl made that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now….
which era had the least hate in the united states? you made a statement that there is more hate in the united states right now. i disagree. but i'm interested to here any reasonable frame of reference. viewed through what lens? what is the bar for hatred in your opinion? disagreement? denial?
@ I didn’t make that statement did I? Nope… I suppose you read what you wanted to see so you could start an argument. You seem angry about something, why are you so upset bro?
@atrumphasmatis6719 you didn't make the original statement that you quoted. It was the appeal for more people to make that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now. So quit dodging and projecting and kindly answer the questions posed. Or don't. But don't be obsequious. Please and thank you
@atrumphasmatis6719 more people made that choice. that implies less people are making that choice. it follows that, in your estimation, there is a larger gradient of hate in the US than when the quote was uttered. Was that your intent or merely a misstatement? If the former, my original query applies. If the latter, my apologies for taking your words as given.
I'm really sorry, but I kinda see it a little different. I'm all for mental health. My eldest daughter has twice tried to bail out. Johnny's interpretation of this song is to me quite beautiful, it's a redemption song for Johnny.. He did a whole album of covers, this was the one folks focus on. But he did a song called rusty cage by my hero, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden. Now Chris did leave us. His depression finally got him, and when I heard the announcement whilst driving. I actually screamed at the top of my voice, No.... I miss him to this day. Back to this record, the needle and hole is about heroin addiction, for Trent, it's his soul and self destruction being bared for all to see. It's a horrible sad song for Trent reznor. But Jonny made it, quite a beautiful thing.. I guess it's all open to interpretation. Chris, Chester, Kurt, layne, so so many talented people burned so bright, in that brief moment they were here.. Stay safe and healthy everyone.🙏🏻🤟🏻
We cannot return to the times when we did things that we now wish we hadn't done. And, in the moment, would we have done anything different? So regret cannot be allowed to be chain that bears us down, as we can't change what happened, and we can't change whether we would have done it, but it's a very powerful thing to use for learning perspective on oneself, for learning about what to do in future, and difficult though it is, for learning to accept those parts of ourselves that led to and stem from those regrets. And that acceptance is the first step to gealing
June is looking at Johnny that way because she was worried about him. He was ill and she was concerned that he was working too hard. It was an unscripted cameo.
Your mom has a lot of wisdom. You too, in that description about disappearing into despair, overwriting any good that one may have done in life. That's me. Every day I can only remember the hurt I've done to others, the wasted opportunities, significant relationships I missed out on, the bad things I've done. I know I must have done some good in my life, but I never remember it. When my mind tortures me with pointing out all my failures, it never tells me anything good I have done for others. I have to tell myself, 'Yeah, but I've done good, too." The thing I cling to is Christ, who has been merciful to me, for which I am grateful, but I know I have wasted my life. I have grace, but not much else.
From tyler2201: @ImagineMySurprise510 That's a painful place to be. It's not enough that all these bad things overshadow the good for you. Your mind has to rub them in your face, too. You're constantly under siege from guilt over what you've done and regret over what you haven't. You seem overwhelmed to the point that you don't see any value in the life you've led even though you know that you're not the bad person your brain tries to convince you you are. You know you've done good. It's just hard to see in this darkness. But reaching out to your faith is a start. A good start. It's an act of hope despite all the darkness in your life. It shows both remarkable strength and humility: strength to persevere and humility to ask for help when you need it. Those are two amazing qualities. YOUR amazing qualities. Good and wonderful things about you and who you are. Despite all the negativity in your life, you're still shining. That's awesome. This reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Anthem." There's a line in it I go back to constantly: "There's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Our mistakes don't define us. They're part of being human. They're how we grow. Painfully, sure. But we grow nonetheless.
From Lys: @ImagineMySurprise510 Hey there, First off I just want to say thank you for being open with us here, we appreciate it and don't take it for granted. I can relate to you to an extent here, it's hard to overcome the reminders of things that you have listed here. I feel like this has consumed a lot of my life; although people tell me I'm a good person and they like me, it's hard to not remember those times where I let my emotions take over, the people I have ghosted, the pain I have caused. It's like there are so many great things people can say about me, but I can only remember the bad things. There are so many great things I have done, but I can only remember my mistakes, my mishaps. I think that is how a lot of people are. I think it is something with being human. Please just know you are not alone in this. Religion can be a healthy way to manage these thoughts and emotions. I am glad that you have that. I don't believe you have wasted your life. We may not be the same age, but I have had this thought often. I try to remind myself, there's still more time, I don't need to wait for next week or next month or next year, I can just start now. Starting is difficult, but when we start it can change so much. Know you are not alone in this, I believe in you. With love, Lys
Apologies if this has been mentioned but I can't see it: "The needle tears a hole..." is a reference to Trent's heroin addiction - though, yes, I suppose Johnny may have meant something else by it.
I prefer the ORIGINAL, by NINE INCH NAILS, but Trent Reznor said Johnny "MADE IT HIS OWN" the original official video I used to see on MTV was a live NINE INCH NAILS performance
What is hope, But a gamble against the odds? A crapshoot in the dark. A ticket in the lottery. Why do I hope, With the Game rigged by wonts? To ignore the mind’s eye, Is to flirt with infinity. What is hope, But a moonshot for the ages? Apollo’s aim for guidance. Shai at the helm. How can I hope, When ruin is all I’ve known? After falling to oblivion, Warmth presents a fright. What is hope, But a road to redemption? A fearful path to the dawn. A dim light to show the way.
June passed 5/15/2003, Johnny followed 9/12/2003. The video was released 3/1/2003.
Great cover of the NIN song which Trent pretty much gave the song to Cash and said it was his now. Who wouldn’t give their song to Johnny Cash .
Absolutely Trent to cash in respect
Originally Trent wasn't a fan of the idea and when he heard the cover, he said he felt "weird" about it. It wasn't until he saw the video that he actually came to respect the song. It wasn't an immediate "just take it" moment.
@@Asherek True and the original NIN video was wild too
I've heard it said that they would perform Johnny's version in place of their's in concert (when they toured, of course). Totally unsure if that's untrue but if it is, that's incredibly sweet.
I’ve seen so many reactions and interpretations of this song, but this one in particular was such a strong message for my current life situation. Your mom is such an amazing analyst, I really want to see more of her insights. I’ve conquered so much, so early, creating things that no one else had before, but in recent times I’ve crumbled into anxiety and depression paralysis, which made projects I’d finish in days into months of struggle. I currently feel like a shell of what I once was, which brings the regrets of decisions I’ve made which turned my empire into dirt. I know it’s still here somewhere inside. The real challenge is to find it again.
From Fyrefly: @vinerz Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching the video reaction too, and this song is so powerful.
When you have had a difficult past, the effects can last for a long time and that can really sap our energy, leaving little time or energy for projects previously enjoyed.
This isn't a failure, just a time to regroup, to take care of yourself and those projects will still be waiting for you like a friend you see after a long time but when you see them, it's like no time has passed.
Give yourself some grace and compassion, friend :heart:
From tyler2201: @vinerz That hollowed out feeling is SO real. And how couldn't it be? This part of your life where you (quite deservedly) found pride, happiness, and purpose is gone. When this happens to my creative friends, it hits them HARD because their passions are what guide them. Losing that is a difficult and depressing place to be.
The times in my life when I've felt most like how you describe have all been when I'm burned out. Taking the necessary actions of stepping back and stepping away from things was always rough. But it was also a time for me to learn to be more honest with myself. It was a time for me to understand more deeply who I am and what I need. Sometimes I needed a break. Sometimes I needed a change.
Obv I don't know anything about you beyond what you've written here, but I feel for you. I hope you find your passion again.
This song touched my heart so deeply. This is my mother to a T. And it could have been me but I attained that self awareness to know that there was and is more for me in my life
This was Johnny's final gift to the world, thank you
When the one you are closest to grows and you are stuck in the past. They become someone else and you are still right here.
This was a original song from Nine Inch Nails from there Lead Singer Trent Reznor about his addictions. . but after he heard this cover from Johnny Cash Trent Reznor Said " This is no longer my song it's his " The woman you see In the photo is Johnny's mom . The person who you see on the stairs is June Carter Cash Mr Cash wife who passed shortly after the video was released in a week or so after Johnny Cash passed . I've heard at the end of the video when Mr . Cash closed the piano it's like closing his casket that's what his daughter said.
good, bad, or indifferent we are the sum total of our life's experiences. Alter one, you change the whole. A life lived in regret is a life wasted. Go in peace my brother. Your regrets are over.
Its really simple. The guy spent his whole life chasing and securing his dreams, all the wealth and success, going through all the pain, abuse and the rest .... then in the end he knows what was really worth anything , he did it at their expense and his own.
The song is a warning and a coming clean... a warning to everyone chasing that success, whats really worth anything is your friends, loved ones , family and significant other... that kind of love cant be bought.
The end where he says "hed find a way" He means to be contempt and find a way to be with them without the empire of dirt he thought was so important for so long that came at the expense of all the people that really meant something to him...
This message here is essentially the biblical gospel of Mark :
"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"
Wild how this man can literally cover a song and not so much as change any lyrics , and give it a completely different meaning just from his delivery...
Amazing talent that will never be forgotten.
What a performance. Johnny legend
I enjoyed watching this with you, and listening to your interesting insights.
Shaboozey had a couple of songs that speak of issues so many people are struggling with. Light a Fire and Good News. The lyrics are so very relatable and emotional.
this is maybe the best cover of all time
“All your life, you’ll be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate, I choose love.” -Jonny Cash
I wish more ppl made that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now….
which era had the least hate in the united states? you made a statement that there is more hate in the united states right now. i disagree. but i'm interested to here any reasonable frame of reference. viewed through what lens? what is the bar for hatred in your opinion? disagreement? denial?
@ I didn’t make that statement did I? Nope… I suppose you read what you wanted to see so you could start an argument. You seem angry about something, why are you so upset bro?
@atrumphasmatis6719 you didn't make the original statement that you quoted. It was the appeal for more people to make that choice instead of the hate we have in the United States right now. So quit dodging and projecting and kindly answer the questions posed. Or don't. But don't be obsequious. Please and thank you
@ I didn’t say we have more hate. Right? I said THE hate. You’re barking for no reason….
@atrumphasmatis6719 more people made that choice. that implies less people are making that choice. it follows that, in your estimation, there is a larger gradient of hate in the US than when the quote was uttered. Was that your intent or merely a misstatement? If the former, my original query applies. If the latter, my apologies for taking your words as given.
😊heart breaker 😊
At the end we will leave this world with only that which we came into it with......plus our experiences
I'm really sorry, but I kinda see it a little different.
I'm all for mental health.
My eldest daughter has twice tried to bail out.
Johnny's interpretation of this song is to me quite beautiful, it's a redemption song for Johnny..
He did a whole album of covers, this was the one folks focus on.
But he did a song called rusty cage by my hero, Chris Cornell and Soundgarden.
Now Chris did leave us.
His depression finally got him, and when I heard the announcement whilst driving. I actually screamed at the top of my voice, No....
I miss him to this day.
Back to this record, the needle and hole is about heroin addiction, for Trent, it's his soul and self destruction being bared for all to see.
It's a horrible sad song for Trent reznor.
But Jonny made it, quite a beautiful thing..
I guess it's all open to interpretation.
Chris, Chester, Kurt, layne, so so many talented people burned so bright, in that brief moment they were here..
Stay safe and healthy everyone.🙏🏻🤟🏻
We cannot return to the times when we did things that we now wish we hadn't done.
And, in the moment, would we have done anything different?
So regret cannot be allowed to be chain that bears us down, as we can't change what happened, and we can't change whether we would have done it, but it's a very powerful thing to use for learning perspective on oneself, for learning about what to do in future, and difficult though it is, for learning to accept those parts of ourselves that led to and stem from those regrets. And that acceptance is the first step to gealing
She was dying, and she came down unexpectedly cause she heard, she passed soon after and followed not long after.
June is looking at Johnny that way because she was worried about him. He was ill and she was concerned that he was working too hard. It was an unscripted cameo.
Your mom has a lot of wisdom. You too, in that description about disappearing into despair, overwriting any good that one may have done in life. That's me. Every day I can only remember the hurt I've done to others, the wasted opportunities, significant relationships I missed out on, the bad things I've done. I know I must have done some good in my life, but I never remember it. When my mind tortures me with pointing out all my failures, it never tells me anything good I have done for others. I have to tell myself, 'Yeah, but I've done good, too." The thing I cling to is Christ, who has been merciful to me, for which I am grateful, but I know I have wasted my life. I have grace, but not much else.
From tyler2201: @ImagineMySurprise510 That's a painful place to be. It's not enough that all these bad things overshadow the good for you. Your mind has to rub them in your face, too. You're constantly under siege from guilt over what you've done and regret over what you haven't. You seem overwhelmed to the point that you don't see any value in the life you've led even though you know that you're not the bad person your brain tries to convince you you are. You know you've done good. It's just hard to see in this darkness.
But reaching out to your faith is a start. A good start. It's an act of hope despite all the darkness in your life. It shows both remarkable strength and humility: strength to persevere and humility to ask for help when you need it. Those are two amazing qualities. YOUR amazing qualities. Good and wonderful things about you and who you are. Despite all the negativity in your life, you're still shining. That's awesome.
This reminds me of Leonard Cohen's "Anthem." There's a line in it I go back to constantly: "There's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Our mistakes don't define us. They're part of being human. They're how we grow. Painfully, sure. But we grow nonetheless.
From Lys: @ImagineMySurprise510 Hey there,
First off I just want to say thank you for being open with us here, we appreciate it and don't take it for granted.
I can relate to you to an extent here, it's hard to overcome the reminders of things that you have listed here. I feel like this has consumed a lot of my life; although people tell me I'm a good person and they like me, it's hard to not remember those times where I let my emotions take over, the people I have ghosted, the pain I have caused. It's like there are so many great things people can say about me, but I can only remember the bad things. There are so many great things I have done, but I can only remember my mistakes, my mishaps.
I think that is how a lot of people are. I think it is something with being human. Please just know you are not alone in this.
Religion can be a healthy way to manage these thoughts and emotions. I am glad that you have that.
I don't believe you have wasted your life. We may not be the same age, but I have had this thought often. I try to remind myself, there's still more time, I don't need to wait for next week or next month or next year, I can just start now. Starting is difficult, but when we start it can change so much.
Know you are not alone in this, I believe in you.
With love,
Lys
Apologies if this has been mentioned but I can't see it: "The needle tears a hole..." is a reference to Trent's heroin addiction - though, yes, I suppose Johnny may have meant something else by it.
didn't June pass before Johnny?
Yes she did
I believe Jonny passed away not too long after this video was shot. He never got to see the video.
Mental health professional reactions, eh?
Ten Foot Pole - "A.D.D."
The Black Dahlia Murder - "Asylum"
Woods of Ypres - "You Were The Light"
React to Jääkärimarssi from finland!
or Finlandia Hymni
or Sabaton Talvisota
I prefer the ORIGINAL, by NINE INCH NAILS, but Trent Reznor said Johnny "MADE IT HIS OWN" the original official video I used to see on MTV was a live NINE INCH NAILS performance
As great as it is, and it is great indeed, don't forget that it's a cover
What is hope,
But a gamble against the odds?
A crapshoot in the dark.
A ticket in the lottery.
Why do I hope,
With the Game rigged by wonts?
To ignore the mind’s eye,
Is to flirt with infinity.
What is hope,
But a moonshot for the ages?
Apollo’s aim for guidance.
Shai at the helm.
How can I hope,
When ruin is all I’ve known?
After falling to oblivion,
Warmth presents a fright.
What is hope,
But a road to redemption?
A fearful path to the dawn.
A dim light to show the way.
Johnny cakes last performance before he passed. Rip
Spending quality time with God every day is better than therapy.
Trent says crown of shit but Johnny says thorns 🤔🇬🇧🇺🇲